Porterville California Fair is held every year in May. It runs for approx. 5 days and features a carnival, livestock shows and contests, games, food galore, and a whole lot more.

Porterville, California is located in Tulare County, California. This largely farming region produces livestock, vegetables, fruits and a bounty of foods. That's why the Porterville Fair is one of the best examples of a California fair event from the perspective of the state's true roots in the farming industry. While many of the regional and country fairs have become entertainment venues in which animals are shipped in from other regions, this fair offers the true spirit of competition, farm life, and all the good things that go with it.

PORTERVILLE - Porterville Fair. Livestock, attractions, carnival and country fair nights are the highlights of this fabulous fair. Time: 8:00 a.m. - Main Gate, Livestock Gate, Livestock Shows, Concessions Open
4:00 p.m. - North Gate, Fun Zone, Carnival, Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits Open, Rotary Stage Entertainment
11:00 p.m. - fair closes. Call: (559) 781-6582. portervillefair.com

In addition to its excellent growing seasons, crops, and stock, Porterville is home to some beautiful irises. This flower is adopted as the official flower, and there's even an Iris Festival to celebrate its bloom around the end of April each year.

Where to stay: There are approx. 3 Porterville hotels to check out.